Finding the Third Proportional to 332,943 and 510,592.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,943 and 510,592.50 is: 783,031.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,943 : 510,592.50 = 510,592.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,943/510,592.50 = 510,592.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,943x = 510,592.50 × 510,592.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,943x = 260,704,701,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,704,701,056.25/332,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,031.03
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